How come the celestial technique I stole is so powerful?!-Chapter 369: Wing Blade Seized, Surging Waves

"What? Can’t bear to part with me?" Blue Demon’s eyes flickered, her charm overwhelming. Her micro-expressions might be the richest in the world, bar none.

"Well... uh... I really wouldn’t dare!" Lin Xiaosu rubbed his chin, "It’s just that there are still some loose ends."

"The day after tomorrow then, early in the morning, I’ll knock on your door!" Blue Demon winked, "Just a small reminder, when I knock on your door, you’d better be sleeping alone, and the bed had better be clean."

After she said this.

Blue Demon’s car flew off...

Lin Xiaosu was left in chaos by the wind.

My goodness, did you actually notice whether my bed was clean when you came into the room today?

Are you just bored, or under the pretext of ensuring everything for Chang Ye, are you meddling too much?

Lin Xiaosu walked along the seaside back to the hotel.

The sea breeze was gentle, and the coconut trees swayed in the wind.

The fragrance of flowers lingered, with no clue from which city park it came.

On the street, people were already dressed in summer attire, looking quite cool.

In a small park outside the hotel, Yixiang looked up with a shallow smile on her face, and beside her, a White Turtle also raised its head, looking kindly at Lin Xiaosu.

Lin Xiaosu reached out and patted little Wu’s head, "Tomorrow, at the Jewel Expo, I’ll go with you."

"Mm, great!" Yixiang was so happy.

She and Lin Xiaosu had just come out of Wushen Mountain yesterday.

They had breakfast prepared by Mother before leaving in the morning.

By noon, they reached Jiangcheng.

In the afternoon, they attended a special meeting and reached Yangcheng at sunset.

The entire journey was tense and intense.

Although it didn’t delay him from being with her three times last night, the main tone of tension persisted.

Now it seemed like things were almost settled.

Because he mentioned going to the expo.

Going to the expo shouldn’t cause any trouble, right?

That’s purely for leisure and entertainment...

Mm, that’s good, she likes it this way, enjoying life with her brother...

They were entering a leisure mode.

Meanwhile, a storm was brewing far away in Luoba State.

In an ancient estate’s basement, tightly sealed, a middle-aged white man had a pale face, and in front of him was a projection.

This was the last image recorded by the Wing Blade, using its eyes as the medium.

Wing Blade struck, targeting a young man.

The man reached out to block Wing Blade’s attack.

The water flowed swiftly backward, showcasing tremendous speed.

A light suddenly flashed in the young man’s eyes, and then...

There was no more ’then’, as Wing Blade cut off contact, with all positioning completely gone...

Such a sequence of images, within a minute from start to finish.

The middle-aged man watched it over and over, as sweat on his back alternated between wet and dry.

He couldn’t believe it, his mind was in turmoil, could it be...

Did Wing Blade really have a problem?

How could Wing Blade have a problem?

If it indeed had issues, then he... he... this King Level figure simply couldn’t withstand the Lord’s wrath!

Hopefully, it’s just a malfunction!

The wall in front of him glowed slightly, as if a door was opening in the deep darkness, a phantom slowly solidified, it was the projection of a white elder.

This elder, with hair and beard entirely white, was immaculately groomed.

Exuding an extremely noble sense of presence.

But his eyes were particularly peculiar, they were green.

Ordinary white people usually have a hint of blue in their eyes, but his were green, a very striking green.

"Lord!" The middle-aged man bowed, facing the projection on the wall.

"Are you aware that something happened to Wing Blade?" the Lord cut straight to the point, his voice deep, carrying a thunderous pressure.

The middle-aged man’s heart shook, "Subordinate has been watching Wing Blade’s recording repeatedly, and for the moment, can’t determine what happened. Please grant me some time, I will find out immediately."

"No need to investigate! I’ve received accurate information!" the Lord said, "The Wing Blade’s remains have already been delivered to Qianlong Headquarters!"

The middle-aged man was shocked all over, his face drained of color.

Wing Blade being sent to Qianlong Headquarters was the scenario he feared most.

The worst-case scenario had already happened!

The Lord’s strikingly green eyes locked onto him, "Wing Blade, our key instrument against enemies, hadn’t failed for thirty-one years. Precisely because of its existence, Da Xia Hidden Dragon was suppressed. Now, with such an instrument obtained by the enemy, our strategy suffers a major setback. Shadowy Heaven King, your crime is far heavier than you can imagine!"

Thud!

Shadowy Heaven King suddenly knelt down beneath the Lord’s projection, "Lord, subordinate is at fault! Subordinate admits fault! Please grant me time, I will immediately head to Daxia, and at all costs, retrieve the Wing Blade!"

The Lord coldly said, "The Wing Blade is already at Qianlong Headquarters, how will you retrieve it?"

Shadowy Heaven King trembled as he spoke, "The Wing Blade’s significance surpasses everything, even if it has entered Qianlong Headquarters, it’s possible to concentrate the remaining three Wing Blades, even forcefully assault..."

"Foolish!" The Lord’s voice rang powerfully, as if the basement were engulfed by raging waves.

The voice of the Shadowy Heaven King abruptly halted.

The Lord took a deep breath and slowly spoke, "Lin Xiaosu’s method of capturing the Wing Blade is unheard of. Until the root cause of the Wing Blade’s failure is uncovered, no Wing Blade is to set foot in Daxia! Wherever Lin Xiaosu is, the Wing Blade must not come within an inch!"

Cold sweat broke out on the Shadowy Heaven King’s back.

Indeed, he had almost made another grave mistake.

The method used by the opponent to capture the Wing Blade remains unknown.

If, in such an uncertain situation, the Wing Blade is dispatched blindly, and things go wrong, all Wing Blades could be lost in Daxia.

That would genuinely shake the very foundations of the Nine-Headed Hydra.

He was truly anxious, making mistakes in panic, but with just one sentence, the Lord highlighted the stakes, and he understood the implications...

The Lord’s gaze slowly descended, "You have only one task to accomplish!"

"Please instruct me, my Lord!"

"Kill Lin Xiaosu! I don’t care about the process, I only want the result. If news of Lin Xiaosu’s death doesn’t return within a month, you’ll lose your head in his place!"

"Understood!"

"Additionally, tell Seven Steps one thing!" The Lord said, "I am entrusting him with the Daxia District, and he must guard it well for me. The Life Soul Gu case has been exposed and has drawn Qianlong’s focus. I can tolerate up to 10% personnel losses along this line, but no more. For every percentage point over that, I’ll execute one of his kin, for more than three percentage points, I’ll eradicate his whole clan!"

"Understood!"

The Lord’s figure slowly faded into the wall.

Shadowy Heaven King slowly raised his head, cold sweat trickling down his forehead...

The capture of the Wing Blade stirred waves at the highest echelons of the Nine-Headed Hydra, akin to a whirlpool at Qianlong Headquarters.

However, the waves at Qianlong Headquarters were waves of excitement, waves of joy...

This season at Qianlong Headquarters.

The scent of spring burst forth.

Wildflowers bloomed along the riverbanks, and wooden huts dotted the verdant willow canopy.

Among them was a small wooden hut, resembling a Piano Platform.

In fact, it was indeed a Piano Platform.

Only Heavenly King Level individuals could have a private residence, personally designed. The owner of this Piano Platform was Miao Yin the Heavenly King.

The sun had already set in the west.

Under the evening glow, the seemingly ordinary face of Miao Yin the Heavenly King revealed a beautiful blush beneath the fine down, an unusual beauty highlighting her usual charm.

Just because she had recently seen a message on the "Heavenly King Channel."

Blue Demon had retrieved a Wing Blade.

Just eight words made the usually detached and serene legend of Qianlong’s heart race.

She knew what this meant!

It meant that the biggest impasse for Qianlong had been breached!

On the little bridge in front, a blue silhouette drifted by; it was her best friend in Qianlong, Blue Demon!

"I just saw the news!" Miao Yin the Heavenly King stood up, "Congratulations to you, and congratulations to Qianlong!"

The first sentiment was for her friend’s achievement, the second one for Qianlong’s breakthrough.

Under the sunset, Blue Demon’s face was also flushed with excitement, a beauty she had never shown before. She reached out and grabbed Miao Yin the Heavenly King, "Actually, this honor ought to have been yours!"

"What do you mean?" Miao Yin the Heavenly King’s eyes widened.

"Didn’t you say Lin Xiaosu contacted you a few days ago?" There was a hint of mystery in Blue Demon’s eyes.

"Yes... but he only asked a question about subsonic waves."

"Demon Sound is the starting point of the Life Soul Gu incident. The killing and silencing of the Wing Blade appeared during the Life Soul Gu incident. If you had been by his side when he mentioned Demon Sound back then, it wouldn’t have been me bringing the Wing Blade back to headquarters, but you!" Blue Demon said, "That’s why I said this honor was originally meant for you, you just let me have it according to your style!"

Miao Yin the Heavenly King stared blankly at her, "I really want to take your favor, but... but why do I feel like you’re pouring salt on my wound? Heaven witnesses, if I had known I could bring back the Wing Blade, I would have gone at once. I definitely wouldn’t adhere to this style with you."

"This isn’t a pleasant way to chat!" Blue Demon glared at her.

Miao Yin the Heavenly King nodded, "I know it’s not a pleasant style, but I am truly unhappy inside..."

Blue Demon giggled, "So, I’ve brought you a new honor."

"What is it?"

Blue Demon said, "Although the Wing Blade is brought back, decrypting it remains a challenge. ’Old Man’ authorized me to assemble a research team specifically for decryption; I’m passing that authority on to you!"

Miao Yin the Heavenly King’s heart raced.

Assembling a research team, decrypting the Wing Blade.

This is indeed an honor!

Why?

The Wing Blade is a product of an Ancient Civilization.

It is a decryption target that scientists long for in their dreams.

Indicators show that merely participating in decryption offers a chance to break through current technological levels and make a milestone step forward.

For scientists at Qianlong, who wouldn’t want such an opportunity?

As the leader tasked with assembling the team, they will become someone scientists flock to curry favor with, though Qianlong Kings don’t care much for nepotism, it must be admitted that having such leverage in an organization is appealing, it at least grants the team leader prestige within the scientific community, facilitating operations. Heaven witnesses, those scientists are all very aloof, hardly is there anyone easy to talk to.

Miao Yin the Heavenly King stared at her, "Being commanded to assemble a team, decrypting Ancient Civilization is ’Old Man’s special reward for you bringing back the Wing Blade, and you’re genuinely willing to pass this honor on to me?"

"Yes!" Blue Demon nodded in confirmation.

"Why?" Miao Yin the Heavenly King asked, "Don’t tell me, you genuinely feel that since Lin Xiaosu contacted me first, you’ve taken advantage, so you owe me."

Blue Demon giggled, "That’s a joke! The real reason is... this Lin Xiaose, you see, I made an appointment with him the day after tomorrow, I really don’t have the time to accept ’Old Man’s kind offer."

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